Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Douglas County: Up to 18 Inches of Snow Possible
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Central Douglas County through Thursday morning, with heavy snow expected above 1500 feet and travel impacts likely for I-5 commuters.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Douglas County, Oregon
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Medford OR
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Douglas County, Oregon.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Medford, OR, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for elevations above 1500 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory for elevations below 1500 feet. The alert remains in effect until 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Central Douglas County in Oregon. Specific communities mentioned include Roseburg, Elkton, Sutherlin, Camas Valley, Canyonville, Glendale, and Tiller. Impacted travel routes include portions of Interstate 5—specifically Roberts Mountain Pass (1000 ft) and Canyon Creek Pass (2000 ft)—as well as Highways 42 and 130.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions vary significantly by elevation:
- Above 1500 feet (Winter Storm Warning): Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Elevations above 2500 feet could see higher totals ranging from 10 to 18 inches.
- Below 1500 feet (Winter Weather Advisory): Wet snow is expected with accumulations between 0.5 and 2 inches, though the Camas Valley may see higher amounts of 3 to 6 inches.
Occasional snow showers are forecast to continue through Wednesday, with additional accumulations expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
What You Should Do
Travel may be very difficult to impossible, and hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. If you must travel, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Drivers should slow down and use caution. For the latest road information, residents can call 511 or visit tripcheck.com.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:30 AM PST on February 17 and is scheduled to expire at 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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